Schools Fest Success
March was a busy month for our outreach programme with both our creative writing challenge and annual Schools Fest reaching over 2000 children across Northumberland. We started out in Cramlington Learning Village with author Guy Bass to announce the winners of our writing challenge. Guy treated the students to an entertaining talk and a reading […]
2025 Hexham Book Festival line up unveiled
60 events, including a film screening, writing workshops and a book group event, will take place across Hexham, in venues including the Queen’s Hall, Garden Coffee House, Hexham Abbey and Forum Cinema. Hexham Book Festival is back for its 19th year with events across the Northumberland market town of Hexham for 10 days Hexham Book […]
Announcing additions to the Festival team
Hexham Book Festival in Northumberland announces additions to the team, with Founder Director Susie Troup moving to strategic consultant role Hexham Book Festival, the cherished annual event in Northumberland, has announced two new appointments: Olivia Chapman joins as Interim Creative Director and Sarah Davy is appointed Youth Engagement Manager. Founder Director Susie Troup, who […]
Save The Date!
Save The Date! Our 2025 festival will take place from the 2nd – 11th May 2025. We’re working on the programme over the winter and can’t wait to welcome audiences back to Queen’s Hall for another packed festival. Keep an eye on our social media and our newsletter for updates.
